Six men were convicted and sentenced for the sexual assault of a Malayalam actress, but actor Dileep was acquitted, causing widespread outrage. The incident revealed deep-seated misogyny in Malayalam cinema, prompting the formation of the Women in Cinema Collective and subsequent industry reforms like mandatory Internal Complaints Committees. However, concerns about judicial bias and crucial video evidence tampering surfaced. The court's failure to convict the alleged mastermind has eroded the survivor’s faith. The Kerala government will appeal. A thorough appellate process is crucial for justice, reaffirming women's confidence, and encouraging reporting.